Patient's question:
Girl baby, just 6 years old, recently in the past few weeks, I noticed that her body is getting more fleshy, and she also eats more food than most children. She likes to lie down after finishing her meal. Please ask: How should pediatric obesity and picky eating be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first address the situation through exercise and diet. You can arrange aerobic exercises for the child, such as swimming or jogging. In terms of diet, the child should consume more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc. It is essential to strictly prohibit the child from eating high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Moreover, if the child prefers to lie down after eating, parents must help them correct this behavior. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if parents notice that the child's condition is severe, they should promptly visit a hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.